Choose Zone of Lacryma
Choose Zone of Lacryma if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Zone of Lacryma launched in 2018.
Zone of Lacryma vs Trans Agent X
Zone of Lacryma and Trans Agent X both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Zone of Lacryma (2018) is 5 years older than Trans Agent X (2023). Trans Agent X is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Zone of Lacryma (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Trans Agent X
Choose Trans Agent X if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trans Agent X launched in 2023.
Both Zone of Lacryma and Trans Agent X sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Zone of Lacryma |  Trans Agent X | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (20 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | oophok | Sandra Moen |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Zone of Lacryma (2018) is 5 years older than Trans Agent X (2023).
- Trans Agent X is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Zone of Lacryma (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Zone of Lacryma vs Trans Agent X — FAQ
- Should I play Zone of Lacryma or Trans Agent X first?
- If you want chronology, Zone of Lacryma (2018) came out before Trans Agent X (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Zone of Lacryma and Trans Agent X similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.